Holiday in Costa del Sol Spain

Advice on Taking a Holiday in the Costa del Sol

This part of Spain is made up of two distinct areas stretching on either side of Malaga city. The eastern part covers only 54km of the coastline and starts on the eastern side of the Malaga Province capital heading towards Grenada.

Of all the tourists destinations one can go to in Spain the most popular of them all is the Costa Del Sol which stretches along the Spanish coastline for more than 150km. The biggest reason for this particular area of Spain being so popular with tourists is that it offers good weather to them all year round.

The other 100km of coastline that makes up Malaga province again starts on the western side of Malaga city but goes as far as the border with Cadiz Province. This is the area where most development has been taking place and where many tourists will spend their holidays.

The airport in Malaga is one of the busiest in the country and each year has more than 2 million visitors passing through its gates. These people will then head off to many of the resorts that stretch along the province’s coastline the main ones being Nerja, Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola and Marbella.

Many people visit the Costa del Sol for spending time sitting on the beach and getting a sun tan, but it has plenty more to offer those who visit the area. This area of Spain has now become popular with golfers as they are able to play their favorite sport here all year round. Today Malaga Province has more than 70 good quality golf courses for players of all handicaps to enjoy and is now becoming known as the “Costa del Golf” as well.

But along with the golf there are plenty more activities one can enjoy from sailing, to scuba diving, to dolphin safaris and horse riding. Certainly if you want a little more excitement then a visit to some of the areas further inland should be considered.

If you are a keen rock climber then a visit to the area known as El Chorro only a short distance away from Malaga airport may be worth considering visiting. Certainly this is a location in Spain that has now become a very popular one with climbers from around the world and many come during the winter months to try and scale its heights.

For those who would rather just relax and unwind then spending time in Marbella, Torremolinos and Benalmadena are great locations for doing this. You have the best of both worlds, great beaches and beautiful bars and restaurants to eat and drink in as well.

Even though Malaga is very much a commercial city there are numerous things one can do and see during a day visit to the city. Along with wandering around the old port and quarter there is the Roman theatre and Moorish palace to be seen. Plus no visit to this city will be complete without taking in the Picasso Museum as this is the city where the artist was born and lived.

Certainly as you can see from above when it comes to the Costa Del Sol there is so much more to it than a beach holiday. As anyone will testify who has already been to this area of Spain it really is a wonderful vibrant place to visit.

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Costa del Sol holiday villas are becoming more popular and allow flexibility on your holiday. There are a vast range to pick from which are available to book direct from the villa owners. Many have their own shared or personal swimming pool as well.

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